Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee gave his State of the State address Monday night, covering a wide range of topics — from investments in rural health care to the role of artificial intelligence in the music industry. Some issues, like school vouchers, got loud responses from spectators in the gallery.
TennCare would cover more pregnancies and diapers under proposal from Gov. Bill Lee
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is proposing a significant expansion of the state’s Medicaid program, known as TennCare, using money from a new deal negotiated with the Trump Administration described as a “block grant.”
Governor Lee proposes $55.6B budget, with an eye toward roads, TennCare expansion and teacher raises
Gov. Bill Lee is proposing a $55.6 billion budget for the next fiscal year, pumping billions into the state’s battered and congested roadways and dramatically expanding TennCare for families.
Listen to Gov. Bill Lee’s 5th annual State of the State address on 90.3 WPLN
Gov. Bill Lee is set to deliver his State of the State address tonight at 6 p.m. WPLN News will air the speech in its entirety on 90.3 FM and online through WPLN.org.
All eyes are on the school funding formula after Gov. Lee pledges $1B boost for schools
“Time and time again, we have heard the same message: we need a smarter, more transparent, accountable education funding formula, and the time is now,” Lee said during his annual State of the State address.
Gov. Lee pitches $1B more for education in his State of the State
Gov. Bill Lee is proposing a nearly $53 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year. This includes major changes to how the state funds education as well as earmarking money for law enforcement and infrastructure.
Gov. Bill Lee to lay out new education funding formula, while legislature remains wary change will come this year
During his State of the State address Monday, the governor is expected to detail what he hopes will become the new education funding formula.
Gov. Bill Lee gives Rotary Club preview of his expectations for the 2022 session ahead of State of the State address
In a warmup for his State of the State address next week, Gov. Bill Lee told the Rotary Club of Nashville on Monday that education and public safety are two issues he’d like Tennessee lawmakers to address this year.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee Proposes Higher Teacher Pay And Mental Health Help For Students
Lee’s $40.8 billion budget proposal includes funding for a K-12 Mental Health Trust Fund.
Gov. Bill Lee Will Outline His Second-Year Priorities In State Of The State Address
Gov. Bill Lee’s second address to the Tennessee legislature Monday night is likely to focus largely on education.
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